Gevel van Friesestraat 9 te Coevorden 1901

This photograph, made by an anonymous photographer from Monumentenzorg, captures the facade of Friesestraat 9 in Coevorden. It's a study in texture and tone, a gentle wash of sepia that feels both historical and immediate. What strikes me is the patient eye that framed this shot, letting the light play across the ornate details of the building. The stone carvings above the windows, each swirl and flourish, feel almost tactile, a conversation between shadow and light. There’s this particular curlicue just above the central window on the second floor; it’s like a tiny frozen wave, a testament to the craftsmanship of another era. Looking at this image, I am reminded of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who documented industrial architecture with such rigor and tenderness. Like their work, this photograph isn't just a record; it's an invitation to contemplate the beauty in the everyday, the stories etched in stone and light.